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Cultural tour in South Estonia

South Estonian region invites you to mysterious manors, various museums, and untouched nature

Take a journey to Southern Estonia, which is rich in cultural traditions and places of natural beauty. You can visit historical places, learn about local folklore and admire the beautiful nature. An authentic Estonian experience is guaranteed!

From Estonian National Museum, the road takes you to Mooste manor and Sillapää castle. The winding Seto Külavüü road, resembling belts for folk costumes, guides visitors to places and historic buildings associated with our cultural heritage. The historical Postal Road is lined with beautiful views of nature, road signs telling of a rich historical heritage, old taverns, and ancient bridges.

This will bring joy of discovery from both visual and intellectual perspective!

Estonian National Museum

Museums

The largest museum in Estonia with nearly 6,000 m² of exhibition space invites you to discover the everyday life of Estonians throughout history at...

The Estonian National Museum’s building in the morning fog

Source: Tanel Kindsigo

Mooste Manor

Architecture and history

Mooste Manor, established at the time when the Nolcken family ruled the area, lies on the shore of Lake Mooste. Beside the beautiful manor house you...

Mooste Manor

Source: Mooste mõis

Sillapää Castle

Architecture and history

Räpina Mäemõisa Manor House, also known as Sillapää Castle representing the Late Classical style was built in the middle of the 19th century. The...

Sillapää Castle

Source: Toivo Lees

Räpina Creative Centre

Local convenience stores

The carfts and souvenir counter of Räpina Creative Centre sells the creation of local masters: a wide selection of ceramics, stained glass, greeting...

Source: Räpina loomemaja

Laossina's Village Chapel

Architecture and history

Laossinas village chapel, is located in a medieval village cemetery that is still in use. It was most likely built in 1865. Several medieval crosses...

Laossina's Village Chapel

Source: Võrumaa Turismiinfokeskus

Podmotsa Village Chapel

Architecture and history

Podmotsa Village Chapel is located in a small lakeside village in the middle of a medieval cemetery. The chapel, surrounded by lilacs and rowan...

Podmotsa Village Chapel

Source: Piiriveere Liider

Värska Farm Museum

Museums

The Värska Farm Museum enables the visitors to learn about the farm architecture, old tools and rich collection of handicraft items dating from the...

Source: Sven Zacek

Saatse Seto Museum

Museums

Saatse Seto Museum was opened in the former schoolhouse on 25 July 1974. The museum was founded by the legendary principal of Satserinna School,...

Saatse Seto Museum

Source: Ulla-Maia Timmo

Obinitsa Museum

Museums

The Obinitsa Museum offers an opportunity to learn about the unique history and culture of Setomaa through exploring the family life, traditions and...

Source: Setomaa Muuseumid / Sven Zacek

Ruins of the Vastseliina Episcopal Castle

Architecture and history

Vastseliina Episcopal Castle was built in 1342 on the Bishop of Tartus land and it became one of the most powerful fortifications in Old Livonia. Its...

Source: Aleksei Bronzov

Nopri Farm Shop

Farmers markets & organic stores

In essence, Nopri Farm Shop is a self-service shop where most of the local products are represented – farm produce, handicrafts, souvenirs, honey,...

Source: Jaan Štein

Rogosi Castle Manor in Ruusmäe

Architecture and history

Stanislaw Rogosinsky, a native of Poland, established the Rogosi Manor. From 1629 to 1776 the manor belonged to Herman von Liebsdorff and was later...

Source: Rogosi Mõis Facebook

Estonian Road Museum

Museums

The newest part of the museum is the Machinery Hall, opened in July 2019, with the exhibition The Rule of Machines – a fascinating interactive...

Source: Sven Začek

Karilatsi Open Air Museum

Museums

Karilatsi Open Air Museum is a unique open air museum in Southern Estonia which provides an overview of the life of Vana-Võromaa County about 100...

Source: Karilatsi Vabaõhumuuseum

Estonian Agricultural Museum

Museums

The museum is located at the historical Ülenurme Manor and introduces the development of the Estonian agriculture and rural life. In addition to...

Estonian Agricultural Museum

Source: SA Eesti Maaelumuuseumid

Estonian Sports and Olympic Museum

Museums

The renewed Estonian Sports and Olympic Museum offers a lot of knowledge and activities for sports fans of all ages! The permanent exhibition History...

19th century gym

Source: Eesti Spordi- ja Olümpiamuuseum

The University of Tartu Museum

Museums

What is special about the University of Tartu and where does the spirit of the university manifest itself? The University of Tartu Museum introduces...

The University of Tartu Museum, exhibition ‘The University of Our Lives’

Source: Angelina Pjatkovskaja, Tartu Ülikool